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Old 28-Apr-08, 01:29 PM
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Should i be worried

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my hatchie spotted has shed 3 weeks ago on thursday and he shed again last sunday (not yesterday) should i be worried?
 
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Old 28-Apr-08, 01:32 PM
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Anyone using chemicals near his enclosure - - maybe flyspray or air freshener???

How old and what is his feeding habits?
 
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Old 28-Apr-08, 01:33 PM
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no its just cause its growing fast. its absolutely normal.
 
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no he is growing fast as he is only young, it'll slow down
 
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Doesnt sound exaclty normal, but as long as it all came off for now it should be ok...

What are temps etc, last time fed? This may help someone work out exactly what is happening...
 
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Old 28-Apr-08, 01:42 PM
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well i bught him three weeks ago when he was white so he was coming up for a shed and that shed didnt cum off in one peice, but his last one did comem off in on piece. he feeds on a velvet mouse every thursday and hasnt refused any. temps range from 28-32 on wam side, not sure about cool end (depends on weather) but he seems to like both ends
 
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I wouldnt stress yet, but if he goes into another shed cycle quickly then it might be vet time...
 
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Old 28-Apr-08, 01:52 PM
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other ideas?
 
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Old 28-Apr-08, 01:53 PM
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wen should he shed again?
 
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he probably shed again to get rid of the bad shed, this is what most wild snakes do
 
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Old 28-Apr-08, 02:04 PM
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but i gave him a "bath" as i was advised to in luke warm water and got it all off. i thought maybe th food was to big?
 
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Old 28-Apr-08, 02:27 PM
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Oh does anyone no how to find out how old a snake is or no. im looking to breed him but dus the mate hav to be the same age, also who would i sell the hatchies to?
 
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Old 28-Apr-08, 02:32 PM
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Cut him in half and see how many rings are in him.
 
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Old 28-Apr-08, 02:36 PM
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Old 28-Apr-08, 03:03 PM
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anyone?
 
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